Job Description
Join our elite team shaping tomorrow's landscape today. As a Senior Futurist at Horizon Labs, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to guide our innovation roadmap. This role requires visionary thinking and strategic execution in an environment where your insights directly impact multi-billion-dollar decisions.
We're seeking a thought leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, anthropology, and economics. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish groundbreaking foresight reports that define industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish strategic foresight reports on AI, biotech, and quantum computing through 2030
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients facing disruptive transitions
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government agencies
- Mentor junior futurists and build our internal foresight methodology
- Present executive briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author in peer-reviewed foresight journals or industry publications
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AGI, synthetic biology, quantum computing
- Experience with scenario modeling and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of influencing C-level strategic decisions
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts